University of South Florida has a new offering for current students and alumni. Thanks to a partnership with Virginia-based tech company Revature, students and alumni can participate in an online coding boot camp for free.

With the help of funding from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Authority, Louisiana State University’s Industrial Innovation Center will help its nearby industry partners identify needs for chemical manufacturing technology and create jobs for its students along the way.

IBM’s school in New York City, Pathways in Technology Early College High School, combines a high school and college program, which ensures that each student receives an associate’s degree within six years.

The U.S. Department of Education announced the potential grantees for the Investing in Innovation (i3) competition, which awards more than $103 million to launch and expand evidence-based practices to support educators and students.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology freshman Kai Kloepfer built the first prototype of a smart gun that scans users’ fingerprints to ensure they have access to the firearm before enabling it to shoot. He is searching for a team of engineers, technology experts, and gun manufacturers to assist him in continuing the development process for the next 12 to 18 months.